Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-06


season after season. the quicker the baseball shop
ID closed the Philadelphia Press.
THE COLUMBIA ATHLETIC CLUB.
Ellis Ward has taken charge OF the rowing men
this week, and his arrival has given quite sttmu-
lus to this branch of athletics sixteen men have
alread gone into training, and number OF men
who are now away on vacations will be added to
the ranks on their return. Mr.. Ward expresses
himself as greatly pleased with the material at
his command, and is confident that the earn
estness ana Determination with which the men
lake nOld OF their work will result In satisfac-
are especially wen provided with boats and the
necessary equipments and there Is no danger
or tbs l t1s Least he
four-oared cedar shell, which arrived this week
from the Philadelphia mandatory, is satisfac-
be very fast boat. It is supplied with Ward oars
and oarlOcks and Davis sliding seats, as well as
w5n Its length Is
seven inches. Work will shortly be commenced
on the old cedar gig, the intention being to put in
service in rough water 1t Is good boat, but it
has been out OF commission the past two years on
account OF its interior construction, rendering it
water The gig Which has s used IN
races Is the transformed National Rifle she'll
Owing to the fact that II was once shell 1t IS
ordinary cedar fOur-oar. In reality however the
heavy, double cockpits and the massive Dracing
1OAuCA ~ vi kfOdtct WciSut tu6u al OIOibHfy XIX.
Mr.: Ward says that 1t IS the heaviest gig in use
south of Philadelphia.
W; Carr, oIeary, Green. Reed, woodward, Nc
Cawley, Sackett, Miller, and Hainey are among
the contestants for aquatic laurelA CD. Kintner,
who was formerly one Of the clubs best oarsmen,
has gone into business In Philadelphia, and has
been transferred TO the nonresident list.
At the last meeting four members were elected.
including Mr.. Coyle, who lately graduated from
athletes He viii probably row In the Junior four.
Howard Perry has been appointed q member OF
the committee for the Potomac River regatta in
place OF DR.. Harlan. The latter was obliged to
resign, as he Will soon leave the city and Will be
unable to aid In the preliminary arrangements.
There will be club regatta tonight, beginning
four-oared, and eight-oared races, and Will con-
clude with swimming match. The crews Will
not be arranged until Just previous to starting
as fairly as possible.
The first hop which the club has given this sea-
son took place at the boat-hOuse Wednesday even
dances were tabOoed, and the evening was given
up to promenadtng on the balconies and an occa-
and ali the Necessary Tas
Tor the occasion received the personal attention OF
Messrs. Rudy, Mason. and Haywood who had the
Considerable rifle practice has been going on at
Analostan Island during the past week. Trials
have been made OF the Springfield, Remington,
HOtchk1Ss, and Winchester rifles, and there has
been the usual difference or opinion in regard to
their respective merits Each man believes in his
OWu kuu 1uc CluU uuIuDtES several naVdl OuCerS
among It's members who are accomplished marks
men, and the match which Is soon to take place
VIII exhibit some excellent shOrt-range targeting
- Archie May, Reed, Harvard, Harlan Chiffon,
and McCawley are among the entries for the ten
mis- match on August 10.
Darkness prevented the ball game last Saturday
evening from being finished. The Blues mad
played i've innings, and the Reds four. The um-
plre declared the game draw by score Of to g.
Blues entered protest, and the athletic Commit
tee, which Is the nal tribunal for the settlement
Of disputes Of this NATURE decided in their favor
by score Of 10 to9
THE ANALosTANs
meeting will be held tonight, at which the
question OF entering the fail regatta will receive
attention. The decision is awaited with much
interest by oil the boating men, and it is hoped
that II may prove favorable. The committees OF
other, but no steps can be taken until the matter
has been settled ny the AnalOstans.
The crew composed OF Eckstein, stroke: Adams
3; AOert, z. and Bai1antyne, bow, won the gold
medals at the club regatta in the early part OF the
season. They held the medals however, on condi-
ton OF their being ready to defend them against
any crew, composed OF members OF the club, which
might challenge them during the summer Some
time ago challenge was received from crew
consisting Of Hogan stroke; Eldridge, 9; Dent, g
was fixed upon for the trial OF speed. The place
OF Eckstein, who is not in town. was taken by
medal holders to row Ia. The challenging crew
took the Sabrina. The course was a mile in
length, with the finish in front OF the Analostan
boaJ-hOuSe.
At $3.50, the time OF starting the race, the water
was funled by S0utheriy breeze, but not suf1i-
GENTLY to prevent quick time AT the word OF the
starter the SapphO's crew caught the water first
and with stroke OF A to the minute pushed half
length ahead in the first quarter OF mile The
the half-mile appeared to be slightly in the lead
From this point until nearly to the finish the race
was almost even. just before reaching the finish
Line. however, the Sabrina made powerful and
prolonged squirt, and came In winner by length
and half ". a. Mckinney acted as judge at the
finish, and s. ID. Trimble as starter.
A crew composed OF Hogan, stroke: Eldridpe 8:
river several times lately.
1anltOr has been employed to take charge OF
the upper landing and keep on intruders.
POTOMAC BOAT CLUB.
No action In regard to the engagement of a pro-
fessiOnai trainer was taken at the club meeting on
Wednesday night. 1t is not probable that one viii
be employed.
The senior four took row Thursday night. It
Is Inc hrst time the crew has been out since the
Alexandria regatta.
Roberts gave barge party Tuesday night The
SCREW Mas PP%e o. sp5agne warden
Captain Zappone leaves tonight for New York
On his return he will supervise the preparations
for the regatta
THE WASHINGTON CANOE CLUE.
Darlington leaves this week on q cruise down
the river to Point Lookout. He will also spend
Van Hook has presented the club with q hand
some set Of pictures, illustrative Of camp life in
the Dismal Swamp. He spent several weeks In
that section last fall and found the shooting so
good that he contemplates another visit.
GOrdan, Jones and Van Hook leave for a cruise
on the Upper Potomac to-day. They Will be ac-
companied by several members Of the Potomac
Boat Club.
At meeting of the club on wednesday night #
was decided to hold regatta about the nrSt OF DC.
tOber. The details have not yet been arranged.
but 1t will probably be held In the vicinity OF Mt
Vernon, In order to give sailing canoes fair
chance. corresponding committee was ap-
pointed to extend to other canOeists cordial tnvi.
tati0n to participate.
THE POTOMAC CANOE CLUE
The matter Of giving an excursion and regatta
at Marshall Hall receives good deal OF informal
discussion. NO definite action has, however, been
taken by the club.
A. 8. Flint leaves this week for the A. c. A. meet,
on Lake Champla1n. The Kn1ckerbOcker Canoe
CluD, OF New York city, has chartered @ canal
boat 10 convey canoes through to Whitehall, at
the iO0t OF the lake, thus relieving canOestS from
much trouble and expense.
The canoe Tonic, which is combination Of the
Princess ana Moh1can types, is considered the
SWlteSt canoe on the river. It's owner, +. G,
moore, MADE the run from here to Colonial Beach,
distance OF az miles, in twelve hours.
SeSeral new members have been elected to the
clao ana it Is ~ very prosperous condition. The
deguaar Camp.n1eS which take place every Satur-
Gay night az the upper landing, are wayslarHely